Ocala FL

I would like to have the residents of The Villages engage in a discussion about whether or not they feel the current form of government that controls how The Villages operates should be changed. Currently, The Villages operates as a group of independent Community Development Districts (CDD) formed under Florida...

A newly unsealed affidavit is giving more details about the big illegal gambling investigation that ended with the arrest of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. In the affidavit, which was filed in Lake County Circuit Court and seen by ReadWrite, investigators allege that beginning in 2019, “a multi-agency...

The Red, White & Blue Jeep Club hosted its 2nd Annual Run the Flags this weekend to honor and support local first responders across Central Florida.

It is now September and the Jewish Community Worldwide is getting ready to start the New Year 5786 and the observance of our High Holy Days and other Holidays commemorating the Harvest and beginning of the annual Torah Reading Cycle. This is the high point of our year at Temple Shalom of Central Florida.

Community Watch has announced that several gates in the southern end of The Villages will remain in Construction Mode. When neighborhoods are brand new, the gates are placed in Construction Mode. In this mode, the gates automatically open when a vehicle approaches. This setup helps keep traffic flowing smoothly,...

The sound of sizzling brisket and a warm greeting by shift manager Jasmine Myers – “Hi, welcome to Big Lee’s!” – gives off that small, local barbecue joint feeling. But Big Lee’s - Serious About BBQ in Ocala is anything but small. In fact, it has blown up on TikTok in recent months, amassing a total of about 242,300...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala’s Recovery Fest is back for its 8th year. It’s a fun family event that reminds people that help is available. Ocala’s Recovery Fest brought games, music, and fun to Tuscawilla Park. But it also brought resources, support, or a hug. “It’s a...

I would like clarification on the role of gate attendants and the guidelines they follow in managing traffic. From observation, the gates appear designed to slow vehicles and help protect golf carts when crossing or merging. If this is not their purpose, I would appreciate better understanding. My concern is...

A 33-year-old resident of The Villages who became argumentative with police and refused to provide a urine sample won’t be prosecuted on a charge of driving under the influence. The prosecutor’s office has announced no information will be filed in the case of Skaila Elisa Angulo of the Village...

A lot of people here in The Villages loved to spend time and money at our “local casinos.” These places were fun for folks who could not travel for hours to the REAL casinos, which, by the way, stole more money than they put out. Here in The Villages at least these places hired our own people to serve the customers....